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Windows on the World: A New Film Revisits a Lost Icon
11 Aug
Summary
- A documentary short honors the famed restaurant atop the World Trade Center.
- The film features firsthand accounts from former staff and renowned figures.
- It will have an Oscar-qualifying run and premiere on CNN in early September.
A documentary short, "Top of the World," is set to explore the legacy of Windows on the World, the celebrated restaurant that graced the top of the World Trade Center's north tower for 25 years. The film, from CNN Films, TIME Studios, and Tribeca Studios, promises an intimate look at the establishment.
"Top of the World" will feature firsthand accounts from former staff who made the restaurant extraordinary, recreating the unique atmosphere 107 stories above Manhattan. Notable interviews include chef Michael Lomonaco and cellar master Kevin Zraly.
The film is scheduled for an Oscar-qualifying run at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in Manhattan from August 28 to September 3. Its official premiere will be on CNN on September 7, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with streaming available on CNN.com/Watch and the CNN app starting September 8.
Dennis Leary will voice the words of Joe Baum, the visionary behind Windows on the World, drawing from archival recordings. The film is inspired by Tom Roston's book, "The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World."
